Broadcom H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Broadcom filed 79 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #544 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 14.1% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $178,131, 41% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
100% of Broadcom's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.9 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Broadcom's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were R&D Engineer Ic Design (30 cases), R&D Engineer Software (10 cases), R&D Engineer Hardware (9 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (68), AZ (3), MA (2).
FY2026 filings
79
Rank #544 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
79 certified
Median salary
$178,131
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.9×
Wage-weighted system
H-1B lottery positioning
Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 100% of Broadcom's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.9 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| R&D Engineer Ic Design | 30 | $170,182 |
| R&D Engineer Software | 10 | $184,323 |
| R&D Engineer Hardware | 9 | $159,824 |
| R&D Engineer Firmware | 5 | $195,923 |
| Manager | 4 | $216,866 |
| R&D Engineer Applications | 4 | $196,825 |
| Field Applications Engineer | 4 | $165,039 |
| R&D Engineer Test | 4 | $150,756 |
| Engineering Program Manager | 3 | $208,490 |
| Director | 2 | $294,228 |
Top worksite states
CA
68 filings
AZ
3 filings
MA
2 filings
MN
2 filings
TX
2 filings
CO
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Broadcom filed 92 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 79 in FY2026 — a decrease of 14.1%.
Broadcom H-1B FAQs
Does Broadcom sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Broadcom filed 79 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #544 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.
What is Broadcom's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Broadcom's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Broadcom pay H-1B workers?
Broadcom's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $178,131 (average $178,660). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Broadcom sponsor most on H-1B?
R&D Engineer Ic Design leads with 30 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $170,182. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Broadcom hire H-1B workers?
CA is Broadcom's top H-1B worksite state with 68 filings in FY2026, followed by AZ (3) and MA (2). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Broadcom?
No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Broadcom's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.9 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
80 filings
Valuemomentum
80 filings
Cosmic Healthcare
79 filings
Cybersource
79 filings
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.